Rollei Action Camera 230 User Manual
Table of contents Contents Table of Contents..................................................................................................1 Safety Precautions................................................................................................2 What’s in the Box..................................................................................................3 Product Diagram...................................................................................................4 Remote Diagram.....
Safety Precautions Before using the Rollei Actioncam 230, please ensure you read and understand the safety precautions. z Do not attempt to open the case of the camera or modify it in any way. If the camera has been opened, the warranty will be void. Maintenance and repairs can only be performed by Rollei. z Keep the camera away from water and other liquids (unless used in the waterproof case). Do not handle the Rollei Actioncam 230 with wet hands (unless used in the waterproof case).
What’s in the box Please ensure the product package has the following contents: A Rollei Actioncam 230 G 3M adhesive B Waterproof case H Lock Bolt C Portable camera frame I Knuckle D Quick release mount J USB cable E Curved mount K Wrist Remote controller F Flat mount 3
Product Diagram A WI‐FI Activation (Down select) F B LED power indicator G USB interface C LCD screen H Micro SD card port D SHOOT (menu select) I Mini HDMI interface E Microphone J Removable Li‐Battery Left Side POWER(and menu) Right Side 4
Remote Diagram Please note: with the remote controller you cannot turn the camera on. Please ensure the camera is switched on before using the remote. A LED Indicators B Shoot Photo C Record Video D Power Off E Micro USB Charge port on the back of remote Press and hold the “Power off” button around 4sec. to turn the camera off. To use the remote, please code first before power on the camera. Coding procedures: 1.
Setup Your Rollei Actioncam 230 Turn the camera on‐press and hold the POWER button for several seconds. When the camera is on, the Rollei logo will appear on the screen and the three red LED lights will glow red. The camera is now in video mode.
Video Mode Video mode screen Once the camera is turned on, it goes to the video capture mode by default. Press SHOOT button to start recording. When the recording starts, you will see the red lights start flashing. To end recording, press the SHOOT button again. To enter the Settings menu, press the POWER button (press and release immediately‐if it is held too long the camera will switch off). Note: The Setup menu is depending on the active mode.
Video Settings Video Settings Screen (Page 1) This allows user to adjust Video quality settings. Navigation: Use Wi‐Fi button to navigate, SHOOT button to Enter/Confirm selection, POWER button to go back.
z 2 Min‐In this mode, camera will generate new file on every 2mins z 5 Min‐In this mode, camera will generate new file on every 5mins White Balance Factory default is Auto. If you switch Auto OFF, remember to adjust when lighting conditions change. Following pre‐set modes are also available Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluor Microphone SELECT Outdoor or Car to record in different scenes with better audio effect, SELECT OFF for video only.
Video Settings Screen (Page 2) Date Stamp z Off: to turn off displaying date stamp on captures z Date: to display date on captures z Date & Time: to display date& time on captures General Settings General Settings Screen (Page 1) This allows user to adjust the general device settings To enter General Settings, enter the Settings menu first by pressing POWER button, then press and hold the SHOOT button for 3secs 10
Navigation: Use Wi‐Fi button to navigate, SHOOT button to Enter/Confirm selection, POWER button to go back. Auto Power Off To set Auto Power off function Auto LCD Off This will determine if the LCD will turn off after 1 min, 3 min or 5 min. Press any key to turn the screen on. Select OFF to keep the screen always ON. Screen rotation To rotate the screen. Date & Time This allows user to adjust the date &time. Note: Use the Wi‐Fi button to change the date and time, use SHOOT button to confirm.
General Setting Screen (Page 2) Language To select the device language Light Frequency Selecting the correct light frequency will avoid the possibility for strobing. System z Factory Reset; to reset the camera to factory default. z System Info; to check the firmware version z Card Info; to see the SD card information Wi–Fi Password Set up your new Wi–Fi Password. Note : The default Wi–Fi Password is 1234567890. Use the Wi‐Fi button to navigate, use SHOOT button to confirm.
Wi‐Fi SSID Set up your new Wi‐Fi name. Note: Use the Wi‐Fi button to navigate, use SHOOT button to confirm. The name is entered in “ Wi‐Fi_CAM_000” format, you can only change the last three numbers which are displayed with cycle numbers. Format This is to format the card. Choosing to format the card will permanently erase all data on the card.
z You will see P( z Press SHOOT button to take snapshots )on top left corner of the screen Picture Settings Picture Setting Screen (Page 1) To enter the SETUP menu for Picture Mode, press POWER button (press and release immediately‐if it is held too long the camera will switch off). Resolution To select the image resolution. Quality To set the image quality. Metering Metering mode refers to the way in which a camera determines the exposure.
White Balance Factory default is Auto. If you switch Auto OFF, remember to adjust when lighting conditions change. ISO This is the measurement of how sensitive a digital camera’s sensor is to light.
Note: Use the Wi‐Fi button to change the date and time, use SHOOT button to confirm, the date is entered in Year/Month/Day format. Time is based on a 24hr clock. Timelapse This feature allows you to set the intervals/frequency at which a frame is captured. You can set the time Frequency here. Using Your Rollei Actioncam 230 Preparation Charging the battery Before using the Rollei Actioncam 230 for the first time you should fully charge the battery. Procedure: 1.
indicator lights will turn off when the battery is fully charged. When the battery is nearly running flat, some functions of the camera will be not allowed to use, such as Wifi function. Insert the Micro SD* z It is recommended to use Class 6 (or higher) Micro SD card to shoot smooth video files. Lower class cards may cause the video to be blurry or jerky. z There is only one correct direction to insert the Micro SD card into the slot.
Image Capturing To take snapshot, you will need to switch the camera from video mode to image capture mode. To enter this mode: z Turn the camera on z Press and hold the SHOOT button for 3secs z You will see on top left corner of the screen Playback Mode Navigation: Use Wi‐Fi button to navigate, SHOOT button to Enter/Confirm selection, POWER button to go back. This will allow you to watch the captured videos & images. Enter the Picture mode first, then press and hold the SHOOT button for 3secs.
To exit Playback mode press and hold the SHOOT button to return to the normal recording mode. Connecting to TV You can display the camera LCD screen on a TV screen. Note: You will need a Mini HDMI to HDMI cable.
3. Go to the Wi‐Fi settings on your Phone, you will see Wi‐Fi_CAM_000 in the list of available Wireless networks. Note: You can change the Wi‐Fi name in the menu setting. 4. Connect your Phone to the “Rollei 400/410” via Wi‐Fi. 5. The default Wi‐Fi Password for the Rollei Actioncam 230 is: 1234567890 Note: You can change the Wi‐Fi password in the menu setting. 6.
Saving and Viewing Options Transferring files to PC Use the USB cable supplied (J) to connect the camera to your computer. The camera LCD will display MSDC icon and your computer will see your camera as an external storage device. Alternatively you can remove the Micro SD card and use a card reader (not included) to achieve the same result. 1.Select the file(s) you want to transfer to your computer by highlighting them. 2.
Installing Rollei Actioncam 230 into waterproof case z The Rollei Actioncam 230 is designed to be used in the waterproof case (B). Before inserting the Rollei Actioncam 230 in the case, select video or picture mode. Notes: z Ensure the case is dry and clean. z Insert Rollei Actioncam 230, ensuring the lens fits neatly in the lens cavity. z Close the security latch. z The Rollei Actioncam 230 can be mounted using the accessories provided.
FAQ Q. Why are the red LEDs flickering？ A. The battery is running low. You must recharge the camera. Q. My Rollei Actioncam 230 will NOT turn on. Why? A. The battery is flat. You need to recharge it (full recharge from flat will take about 5 hours). Q. My Rollei Actioncam 230 turns off automatically. Why? A: The battery is running flat or you set auto power off function. Q. Videos and pictures are blurred. Why? A: The lens may be dirty. Clean the lens first. Q.
Specifications Underwater Down to 30m (with waterproof casing) Sensor 3.0 megapixels CMOS sensor Video: 1080P@30fps,720P@60fps, 720P@30fps Resolution Still photo: 3 megapixels (12 megapixels interpolated) Storage type Micro SD card up to 32GB (not included) Lens 150°‐view fixed lens Lens aperture F/2.5 f=2.65mm Lens focus 0.
Declaration The Manufacturer hereby declares that the CE marking was applied to the Rollei Actioncam 230 in accordance with the basic requirements and other relevant provisions of the following CE Directives: 2011/65/EC RoHs Directive 2004/108/EC Low Voltage Directive 1999/5/EG R&TTE Directive 2006/95/EEC LVD Directive 2009/125/EG EuP Directive 2002/96/EG WEEE Directive The EC Declaration of Conformity can be requested from the address specified on the Warranty card.
License Statement The software used in this product is licensed subject to a license pursuant to the GNU – General Public License conditions. We expressly draw attention to the fact that under the GNU – General Public License conditions no liability is accepted. The starting point for the software is the software published online at http://sg‐gpl.net/ The software listed there is licensed pursuant to the GNU – General Public License conditions.
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